Joel Goodson
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Joel Goodson
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Illini_1979
- Oregon
I'm glad he is getting another chance. Here's a little more info...
Sources: Meyers Leonard back in NBA with Bucks
Meyers Leonard, who hasn't played in the NBA since 2021 after using an antisemitic slur, is signing a 10-day deal with the Bucks, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
It just shows how different the NBA is than college. Meyers was an ok college player. He didn’t dominate but he has had a decent NBA career. Meanwhile Kofi who dominated college probably won’t ever play in the NBA
BillyBob1
- Champaign
Meyers also developed a 3 point shot in the NBA.
InDaAZ
- Eugene, Oregon
You won't see pick setting in the stat line, but Meyers is one of the best in the league at it.
Really smart player...
Actually Meyers had a perimeter game and a pretty decent 3 point shot in high school
Always felt bad for Meyers when everything went down. Spewing out toxic garbage is a (sad) part of video game culture and it's easy to get sucked into saying things that you don't mean or even fully understand. From his apology and subsequent behavior it was clear that he felt terrible about what happened and was willing to grow as a person as a result of the experience. That's all that you can expect from someone in his position and more than most people do to make up for a transgression. I get that if he was an all-star he wouldn't have been waived in the first place (a la Kyrie) but it's still nice to see him getting a shot to renew his reputation and finish his career the right way
Meyers is a 7'1 freak athlete that put up a 50/40/90 shooting season. If you watched him do an open gym workout you would think he is an all star.
Well I feel BU would have used Meyers differently than Weber did. Meyers is the most athletic and had the highest ceiling of any Illini Center ever and was selected 11th overall after his Sophomore year for a reason. I know Kofi had a better college career but man I recall Meyers and his athleticism and wonder what may have happened if he had been used differently. He was also very strong only one player out benched him at the combine.Not many top picks don’t even make all conference but it was obvious to so many he had ability to do so much more. He was setting picks out by the three as often as playing more inside in Weber’s final season as head coach. I always wondered what he could’ve done in a different system. Guy was a freak athlete as mentioned and it was easy to see. He is still only 30 and I hope he excels
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Couldn’t agree more. It seemed to that me Weber’s mishandling of ML was a major factor in his dismissal.
Now if only he could learn to rebound, he has the worst IQ when it comes to rebounding
Joel Goodson
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sad, if inevitable:
Hopefully, another NBA team gives him a shot.
Hopefully, another NBA team gives him a shot.
Jaden Ivey pulled a Chris Webber late in tonight's game:
Malcolm Hill signed with the Birmingham Squadron, the G-League affiliate for the Pelicans:
www.wbrc.com
He previously played for them last season before getting picked up by the Hawks and Bulls on 10-day contracts, then getting his 2-way deal with the Bulls.
Malcolm Hill returning to Squadron, team announces
Malcolm Hill is returning to Birmingham after appearing in five games for the Chicago Bulls this season.
www.wbrc.com
He previously played for them last season before getting picked up by the Hawks and Bulls on 10-day contracts, then getting his 2-way deal with the Bulls.
I live near B-ham! Maybe I’ll catch a game to see him.Malcolm Hill signed with the Birmingham Squadron, the G-League affiliate for the Pelicans:
Malcolm Hill returning to Squadron, team announces
Malcolm Hill is returning to Birmingham after appearing in five games for the Chicago Bulls this season.
He previously played for them last season before getting picked up by the Hawks and Bulls on 10-day contracts, then getting his 2-way deal with the Bulls.
viking6888
Greeley, Colorado
What is Andres Feliz Up To?
Since 2020, there have been multiple instances in which Illinois fans are reminded how important Andres Feliz was. Illini fans have particularly been reminded of such this year.
www.yardbarker.com
LGIllini
- La Grange, IL
With this discussion of Malcolm Hill and it being Sr. night, thought I'd post this great video. I still remember watching this game and realizing Malcolm had quietly become one of my all-time favorite Illini.Malcolm Hill signed with the Birmingham Squadron, the G-League affiliate for the Pelicans:
Malcolm Hill returning to Squadron, team announces
Malcolm Hill is returning to Birmingham after appearing in five games for the Chicago Bulls this season.
He previously played for them last season before getting picked up by the Hawks and Bulls on 10-day contracts, then getting his 2-way deal with the Bulls.
"Ironically, Feliz has been a part of winning seasons every season in Spain."What is Andres Feliz Up To?
Since 2020, there have been multiple instances in which Illinois fans are reminded how important Andres Feliz was. Illini fans have particularly been reminded of such this year.
I don't get why that's ironic. Was this article written by Alanis Morissette?
DB11Headband
- Chicago Burbs
Talk about an outstanding kid. He so badly deserved a tournament appearance, a shame we never got him there.
Don’t you think?
Yeah I really do think.
Tacomallini
- Washington State
Some hard-hitting journalism all around on this piece. "Feliz has spent 3 seasons in Spain. These past two seasons, he has played for Joventut Badalona in what looks like Spain’s toughest league."
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